Design Generators (Grant)

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
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Funding

£150,000 – £200,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 9 April 2026

Overview

This grant provides £150,000 to £200,000 for design-led projects that help with the green transition. You must combine design interventions with arts and humanities research methods. The funding is for UK research organisations eligible for AHRC funding. You need to show how your project will make positive contributions to environmental sustainability. The deadline is 9 April 2026. This is for academic researchers, not businesses or charities. Your organisation must already be eligible for Arts and Humanities Research Council funding.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be based at UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding
  • Must combine design-led interventions with arts and humanities methodologies
Who is this for?

This grant is for academic researchers at UK universities and research institutions that are already eligible for AHRC funding. You need to work in design, arts, or humanities fields. This is not for businesses, charities, or individual practitioners.

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Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Apply for funding to combine design-led interventions with arts and humanities methodologies to make positive contributions to the green transition. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funding.

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Last updated: 5 April 2026